The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

Russia is executing its own retreating soldiers as Ukraine offensive fails, says US

US claims some of Russian casualties near Avdivvka were ’on orders of their own leaders’

The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023

As modern Turkey turns 100, what’s next for Kemal Ataturk’s republic

The Turkish Republic, founded from the ruins of the Ottoman Empire by the national independence hero Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, turns 100 on October 29

The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 611

As the war enters its 611th day, these are the main developments.

Al Jazeera · Oct 27, 2023

Deepfakes in warfare: new concerns emerge from their use around the Russian invasion of Ukraine

Visitors to a Ukrainian news website on the evening of February 18 2022, were greeted by a familiar sight, a video of their president giving a speech. While the resemblance was there, the face seemed slightly out of sync with the head of the Ukrainian president.

The Conversation · Oct 26, 2023

Ukraine recap: future of US support for Kyiv in question as Israel conflict reshapes Washington's priorities

There was some worrying news for Volodymyr Zelensky this week when the US House of Representatives finally elected a new speaker. Mike Johnson, a Republican congressman from Louisiana, has consistently opposed US funding for the Ukrainian war effort. Now he’s the second most powerful man in US politics behind the…

The Conversation · Oct 26, 2023

The business of war: How arms industry profits from violent conflicts

When bombs are falling, arms industry profits are rising. As war rages in Gaza, we look at how the defence sector is both benefiting from the violence and struggling to keep up. Even before the latest flare-up, global defence spending was rising to Cold War levels – largely due to…

France 24 · Oct 26, 2023

Dispatches from Ukraine’s front lines: An underground town

From a devastated village to the start of a pre-dawn assault, an inside look at life on four front lines over four days.

Al Jazeera · Oct 26, 2023

Sanctioned Russian billionaire Mikhail Fridman loses High Court battle over upkeep of mansion

Mikhail Fridman had financial assets frozen by the UK government after Russia invaded Ukraine

The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023

10 things you didn’t know about the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement

The Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement has been supporting people through conflicts, disasters and emergencies for more than 150 years. Read on to discover 10 inspiring facts about one of the world’s leading humanitarian organisations

The Guardian - UK · Oct 26, 2023

‘What’s this all for?’: Russian deserters call on former comrades to join them

Men tell of escape to Armenia, guilt and remorse as growing number of soldiers flee ‘criminal war’ in Ukraine

The Guardian - UK · Oct 26, 2023